Bureau Veritas Announces Opening of Food Safety and Quality Testing Laboratory in Canada
Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, today announced the opening of its fifth Canadian Microbiology Laboratory located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The new laboratory will offer Rapid Pathogen testing (E.coli O157:H7, Salmonella & Listeria), as well as Indicators (Generic E.coli/Coliforms, Total Plate Count, Yeast & Mold).
The facility is an ISO 17025 Accredited laboratory, and a part of Bureau Veritas’ broad suite of GFSI accredited services. The expansion of its food testing and certification business in Canada also enhances Bureau Veritas' market-leading food safety and quality laboratory testing capabilities across the North American region.
“The opening of our laboratory in Winnipeg reinforces our commitment to support the growing Winnipeg food and agri market, and the expansion of Bureau Veritas’ Chemistry and Residue Laboratory network that spans across Canada and the U.S.,” said Waylon Sharp, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Food and Agri North America, Bureau Veritas. “We look forward to servicing our customers and communities across North America through our full-service food safety and quality testing, auditing, and certification solutions."
Whether customers are involved in catering/hospitality, retail, manufacturing, processing, or producing––Bureau Veritas’ testing and certification services support regulatory compliance, safety, and quality across the full food chain.